19.5
Hand Speed (max)
10/22/23
CLASS OF 2027
C
RHP
Benjamin
Buchanan
Mater Dei (HS) • IN
5' 8" • 135LBS
R/R • 15yr 9mo
Travel Team: Owensboro Demons
5' 8" • 135LBS
R/R • 15yr 9mo
Travel Team: Owensboro Demons
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
63.4
Bat Speed (max)
10/22/23
18.7
Rot. Acc (max)
7/11/23
-
Hard Hit %
75.4
Exit Velocity (max)
10/22/23
64
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/11/23
252
Distance (max)
10/22/23
56
Sweet Spot %
10/22/23
8.13
60
10/22/23
-
30-yd
1.96
10-yd
7/11/23
15.7
Run speed (max)
7/11/23
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
65
C Velo
10/22/23
2.36 - 2.43
Pop Time
7/11/23
Fastball
69.3
Velocity (max)
7/11/23
65.9 - 69.3
Velo Range
7/11/23
1529
Spin Rate (avg)
7/11/23
Changeup
62 - 65
Velo Range
7/11/23
1156
Spin Rate (avg)
7/11/23
Curveball
56 - 60
Velo Range
7/11/23
1669
Spin Rate (avg)
7/11/23
Slider
57.3 - 58.3
Velo Range
7/11/23
1623
Spin Rate (avg)
7/11/23
Positional Tools
2023
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.36 - 2.86
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.0
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
252
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
135
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.4
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Razorbacks Baseball Scout Day
Oct 22, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
75.4
Exit Velocity (max)
61.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
119
Distance (avg)
252
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Evansville Open
Jul 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
71.6
Exit Velocity (max)
64.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
148
Distance (avg)
237
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
56.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Razorbacks Baseball Scout Day
Oct 22, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.5
Hand Speed (max)
17.9
Hand Speed (avg)
63.4
Bat Speed (max)
59.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Evansville Open
Jul 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
18.4
Hand Speed (max)
16.4
Hand Speed (avg)
60.0
Bat Speed (max)
54.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.7
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1529
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
22.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
57.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1669
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.2
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1156
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
57.8
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1623
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Evansville Open
Jul 11, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
69.3
Velocity (max)
65.9 - 69.3
Velo Range
66.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,594
Spin Rate (max)
1,529
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
60.2
Velocity (max)
56.4 - 59.5
Velo Range
55.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,785
Spin Rate (max)
1,669
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
58.4
Velocity (max)
57.3 - 58.3
Velo Range
54.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,732
Spin Rate (max)
1,623
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
64.7
Velocity (max)
61.5 - 64.7
Velo Range
61.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,287
Spin Rate (max)
1,156
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
58.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
57.5
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.96
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.13
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-8, 135-pounds. Lean build
Hit: RHH. Starts in a narrow stance with the bat resting on the back shoulder. Hands lift to begin the load, uses a long stride as a forward move towards the baseball. Bat works on a loose, level swing plane.
Power: 75 max exit velocity, averaged 61.4 mph. 252' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-65 mph. Short arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.72-2.86 pop times. Flexible receiver with avg hands. Exchange is consistent.
ATH: 8.13 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-7, 135-pounds. Lanky build
Delivery: Slower tempo delivery. Moderate balance point with a controlled move down the mound. In-line shoulders, lands square, upright finish.
Arm Action: RH. Moderate arm action from an over-the-top slot.
FB: T69, 66-69 mph. Some ASR. T1594, 1529 average rpm.
CB: 56-60 mph. 11/5 shape - developing command T1785, 1669 average rpm.
SL: 57-58 mph. Similar to CB. T1732, 1623 average rpm.
CH: 62-65 mph. Fading action. T1287, 1156 average rpm.
ATH: 8.46 runner in the 60. 1.96 in the 10 yard split.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-7, 135-pounds. Lanky build
Hit: RHH. Starts in a tall stance. Toe tap stride with a compact load. Level swing with a gap-to-gap approach. Developing bat speed. 54.3 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 72 max exit velocity, averaged 64.0 mph. 237' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-63 mph. Short arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.36-2.43 pop times. Developing footwork, soft hands, quick exchange. Flexible setup.
ATH: 8.46 runner in the 60. 1.96 in the 10 yard split.